: Locate your course in the results list and download the file from the "Action" column. Alternative Sources for Syllabi
| Challenge | Description | Mitigation | |-----------|-------------|-------------| | Faculty resistance | Concerns about intellectual property, revealing exact assignment dates | Allow embargo periods (e.g., 1 year) or redaction of assessment dates | | Technical infrastructure | Cost of hosting, search indexing, file conversion | Use existing U of T repositories (e.g., TSpace) or extended Quercum features | | Metadata standardization | Inconsistent syllabus formats across departments | Provide template and mandatory metadata submission | | Version control | Multiple syllabi for same course (different sections/instructors) | Store each instructor’s version as separate entry with section flag | | Privacy | Instructor contact info, copyrighted materials (e.g., exam banks) | Allow redaction of sensitive materials before upload | utm course syllabi archive
To maintain a comprehensive collection, UTM faculty and instructors are encouraged to submit their final course syllabi to the archive at the conclusion of each term. This process is often automated or facilitated through departmental offices, ensuring that the repository remains up-to-date and complete. : Locate your course in the results list